nubTechnical information about ISO 639 language code nub
The table below provides technical details for the Nubian languages language, designated by the nub code from the ISO 639-2 standard.
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| Standard | |
| Name | Nubian languages |
| Text direction | Left-to-Right |
| Language varieties | Nobiin (Mahas/Fadicca)Kenzi (Mattokki)Dongolawi (Andaandi)Midob (Meidob)GhulfanDillingKadaruBirgid (extinct) |
| Related languages | NaraKunamaTamaDajuTemein |
| Key facts | Old Nubian texts from the 8th century give the group one of the longest written traditions in sub-Saharan AfricaNubian languages have been written in three scripts—Old Nubian, adapted Arabic, and Latin orthographiesThe usual clause order is Subject–Object–Verb, and postpositions are usedMany medieval Greek and Coptic loanwords remain, reflecting the Christian period of NubiaSeveral modern varieties (e.g., Nobiin) are tonal, using pitch to distinguish word meaning. |
| Sample phrase | سيدا، أجيليقي؟ |
| Character encodings | |
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The Nubian languages language, identified by the code nub, falls under the 'Collective' category in terms of its scope and is classified as 'Genetic' by its type.
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